Influencer's Weight-Loss Supplement Backfires: A Cautionary Tale

Influencer Tammy Weatherhead's Glowy Breakfast Routine and a Cautionary Tale About Probiotic Supplements US-based skincare and beauty influencer Tammy Weatherhead (@tamsskyn) recently shared her breakfast routine in a short video, which has gained some traction online. Her "glowy full breakfast" consists of pickled garlic, seaweed salad, and eggs. However, the video also features a product review that adds an unexpected twist. Weatherhead details her experience with a Lacto Fictu probiotic supplement, intended to aid in weight loss. "I thought the first couple of days it was working," she says in the video, "but then after about three days, it made me feel very, very bloated." She describes the bloating as severe, stating, "I looked like I was six months pregnant." Consequently, she discontinued use of the supplement. Weatherhead's experience serves as a cautionary tale for consumers of weight-loss supplements and probiotics. Her advice? Introduce such products slowly to monitor for potential side effects. The video's candidness has resonated with some viewers, highlighting the importance of careful product selection and individual responses to supplements.